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Old 07-03-2014, 03:21 AM
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well i have a camaro with a 383 has high volume oil pump above 3k its pushing 70 psi idk if thats good or bad. idle is about 50 something
 
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Old 07-03-2014, 09:28 AM
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Not a problem, and pretty normal for a high volume oil pump and good bearings. Might even expect a bit higher on a cold start up.
 
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Old 07-03-2014, 10:52 PM
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60 on cold start
 
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Old 07-03-2014, 10:59 PM
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when cold it goes above 80 when revving up to 5k
 
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Old 07-03-2014, 11:00 PM
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almost 90 is that bad?
 
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Old 07-03-2014, 11:17 PM
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what kind of oil? dont rev to much when engine is not at operating temp.
 
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Old 07-04-2014, 12:17 AM
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15w-40 royal purple when warm its 40 something and it maxes out at 75 maybe but thats 5k
 
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Old 07-04-2014, 07:43 AM
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Sounds pretty normal for a high volume pump and a tight engine to me. Would I like it a bit lower? Yes, but it's not seriously high, and I think your engine will be OK.
 
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Old 07-04-2014, 08:58 AM
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when you change oil try 10-40
 
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Old 07-04-2014, 09:14 AM
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im just gonna keep putting the same stuff in its been that way since new and i dont wanna change it. if u say its fine
 
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